Paradies Ensemble

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ABOUT US

The core of The Paradies Ensemble are husband and wife Jim and Julie Paradies. We are happy to provide music that has special meaning to our wedding couples. For example, Tom and Kacie... Read more

The core of The Paradies Ensemble are husband and wife Jim and Julie Paradies. We are happy to provide music that has special meaning to our wedding couples. For example, Tom and Kacie were thrilled that we played A Whole New World as her Processional, because they saw Aladdin on Broadway on their first date.. At a recent wedding, Julie played the folk tune Shenandoah as Greg and Jen lit their Unity Candle. And another bride, Jessica, walked down the aisle to the music from her favorite movie, The Sound of Music.

How about the trio, our most popular group? Add our friend Jay on the cello, and you will hear a deeper sound. Quartet? Add Ryan on the viola, and it will be a complex, full mix of high and low tones.

We have an extensive list of contemporary songs such as A Thousand Years, along with the classics such as The Pachelbel Canon in D. Whatever your style, Julie will help you create the wedding of your dreams!
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REVIEWS

The Paradies Ensemble was absolutely wonderful. We could not have asked for a more professional or better musical ensemble for our wedding. Although, I would rarely give anyone a full five-star rating, this group deserves six (6) stars for all of your categories listed. While I would not like to admit it, in large part, their participation "made" the wedding. I recommend them highly.

The Paradies Ensemble was absolutely wonderful. We could not have asked for a more professional or better musical ensemble Read more...

The Paradies Ensemble was absolutely wonderful. We could not have asked for a more professional or better musical ensemble for our wedding. Although, I would rarely give anyone a full five-star rating, this group deserves six (6) stars for all of your categories listed. While I would not like to admit it, in large part, their participation "made" the wedding. I recommend them highly. Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Paradies Ensemble responded with the following comments:

The ensemble at this event was the string trio of violin, viola and cello. It was our pleasure to play at your wedding, Michael.

Donna

Wedding:

8/17/2013

5.0/5.0

Julie was an integral part of the wedding! The music at the ceremony set the tone for the entire event. She was sweet, understanding and responsive to all of our questions and needs. The music was outstanding! I highly recommend her!

Julie was an integral part of the wedding! The music at the ceremony set the tone for the entire event. She was sweet, Read more...

Julie was an integral part of the wedding! The music at the ceremony set the tone for the entire event. She was sweet, understanding and responsive to all of our questions and needs. The music was outstanding! I highly recommend her! Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Michael

Wedding:

8/3/2013

5.0/5.0

The Paradies Quartet played at our wedding ceremony on August 3, 2013. Julie was extremely accommodating of our requests, and that reflected a great deal of care for and attention to the ambiance we were seeking to create. Julie was very easy to work with and she provided us with ideas that never even occurred to us. The Paradies Quartet definitely made our wedding ceremony an event to remember. Our guests were raving about the trumpet being used and were amazed at just how much that made a difference to any wedding they have ever been to. We were so pleased with Julie’s professionalism and her overall demeanor throughout the planning process. Julie made this part of the wedding planning so stress free and we were grateful for that! I highly recommend The Paradies Quartet for an event to remember!

The Paradies Quartet played at our wedding ceremony on August 3, 2013. Julie was extremely accommodating of our requests, Read more...

The Paradies Quartet played at our wedding ceremony on August 3, 2013. Julie was extremely accommodating of our requests, and that reflected a great deal of care for and attention to the ambiance we were seeking to create. Julie was very easy to work with and she provided us with ideas that never even occurred to us. The Paradies Quartet definitely made our wedding ceremony an event to remember. Our guests were raving about the trumpet being used and were amazed at just how much that made a difference to any wedding they have ever been to. We were so pleased with Julie’s professionalism and her overall demeanor throughout the planning process. Julie made this part of the wedding planning so stress free and we were grateful for that! I highly recommend The Paradies Quartet for an event to remember! Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Anonymous

Wedding:

2+ years ago

5.0/5.0

This ensemble was great! The music was classic and professional. I got many compliments on the "classy" music.

This ensemble was great! The music was classic and professional. I got many compliments on the "classy" music.

This ensemble was great! The music was classic and professional. I got many compliments on the "classy" music. Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Lauren

Wedding:

11/16/2012

5.0/5.0

I have the greatest memories of my wedding and the people involved. I was married at a church in goshen with the reception in waahingtonville and had a beautiful, sincere and loving ceremony. I can't wait to revisit all of my wedding ceremony and reception sites for my five year anniversary.

I have the greatest memories of my wedding and the people involved. I was married at a church in goshen with the reception Read more...

I have the greatest memories of my wedding and the people involved. I was married at a church in goshen with the reception in waahingtonville and had a beautiful, sincere and loving ceremony. I can't wait to revisit all of my wedding ceremony and reception sites for my five year anniversary. Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Susan

Wedding:

11/10/2012

5.0/5.0

The trio of Julie, Jay and Jim were terrific! They played at both our wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour and it was lovely. They were not only musically wonderful but they were very flexible when our timing of the program went a little awry. They adapted without skipping a beat! We are so pleased to recommend them - you won't be disappointed!

The trio of Julie, Jay and Jim were terrific! They played at both our wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour and it was Read more...

The trio of Julie, Jay and Jim were terrific! They played at both our wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour and it was lovely. They were not only musically wonderful but they were very flexible when our timing of the program went a little awry. They adapted without skipping a beat! We are so pleased to recommend them - you won't be disappointed! Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Elizabeth

Wedding:

9/1/2012

5.0/5.0

The Paradies ensemble was excellent! Exactly what we were looking for. Absolutely beautiful music! Highly recommended!!

The Paradies ensemble was excellent! Exactly what we were looking for. Absolutely beautiful music! Highly recommended!!

The Paradies ensemble was excellent! Exactly what we were looking for. Absolutely beautiful music! Highly recommended!! Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Heather

Wedding:

7/14/2012

5.0/5.0

We enlisted the services of the Paradies Ensemble for our ceremony and a portion of the cocktail hour for our July 2012 wedding at Lippincott Manor. Julie was so helpful with our musical selections and simply a pleasure to deal with throughout the entire process. Our interaction with her could not have been any easier. We chose the three person ensemble, which consisted of Julie (violin), Jim (trumpet), and Jay (cello). We cannot thank them enough for truly adding such a wonderfully majestic feel to our special day. They were set up and ready to go on time, playing music for my guests as they arrived. They sounded absolutely impeccable and beyond professional, even braving the hot summer day we had. My guests are still raving about the Paradies Ensemble and how much they enjoyed listening to them during my cocktail hour and watching them perform. I had guests from 15 years old to 85 years old and they all loved the music selections. I would highly recommend the Paradies ensemble for you special day. You will not be disappointed!

We enlisted the services of the Paradies Ensemble for our ceremony and a portion of the cocktail hour for our July 2012 Read more...

We enlisted the services of the Paradies Ensemble for our ceremony and a portion of the cocktail hour for our July 2012 wedding at Lippincott Manor. Julie was so helpful with our musical selections and simply a pleasure to deal with throughout the entire process. Our interaction with her could not have been any easier. We chose the three person ensemble, which consisted of Julie (violin), Jim (trumpet), and Jay (cello). We cannot thank them enough for truly adding such a wonderfully majestic feel to our special day. They were set up and ready to go on time, playing music for my guests as they arrived. They sounded absolutely impeccable and beyond professional, even braving the hot summer day we had. My guests are still raving about the Paradies Ensemble and how much they enjoyed listening to them during my cocktail hour and watching them perform. I had guests from 15 years old to 85 years old and they all loved the music selections. I would highly recommend the Paradies ensemble for you special day. You will not be disappointed! Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Christina

Wedding:

6/23/2012

5.0/5.0

Julie and her crew were excellent!! My guest still rave about the amazing job they did. The music was beautiful and their prices were reasonable. Would recommend them to anyone

Julie and her crew were excellent!! My guest still rave about the amazing job they did. The music was beautiful and their Read more...

Julie and her crew were excellent!! My guest still rave about the amazing job they did. The music was beautiful and their prices were reasonable. Would recommend them to anyone Read less

Services Used: Ceremony Music

Christine

Wedding:

4/28/2012

4.8/5.0

I was extremely pleased with Paradies Ensemble's services. I thought the music played during our cocktail hour (that was not a selection). I felt once I had hired them, I trusted them to perform the music selections we discussed, which was mainly classical music, and they definitely performed to my satisfaction and added a very nice touch to our cocktail hour. I am very happy that we selected them to perform at our wedding.

I was extremely pleased with Paradies Ensemble's services. I thought the music played during our cocktail hour (that was Read more...

I was extremely pleased with Paradies Ensemble's services. I thought the music played during our cocktail hour (that was not a selection). I felt once I had hired them, I trusted them to perform the music selections we discussed, which was mainly classical music, and they definitely performed to my satisfaction and added a very nice touch to our cocktail hour. I am very happy that we selected them to perform at our wedding. Read less